Mammo Technologist - Century City

University of California System•Los Angeles, CA

32d•$52 - $69•Onsite

About The Position

With your passion for solving clinical mysteries and our comprehensive imaging capabilities and sophisticated technology, you can experience an exciting and rewarding imaging career at UCLA Health. You'll be able to elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow your career within an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace. Come see for yourself! The Mammography Technologist, under the supervision of the Breast Imaging Manager and Medical Director, conducts diagnostic breast imaging procedures utilizing various mammography equipment. Responsibilities include patient education, equipment setup, adherence to quality assurance procedures, and ensuring patient comfort and confidentiality. They review radiology requests, coordinate exams with other services, and maintain accurate records while adhering to departmental protocols and hospital policies. Additionally, they participate in equipment maintenance, supply management, and uphold professionalism and customer service standards across UCLA Health Breast Imaging Centers. Your coverage will include all radiology facilities within the UCLA Health network.

Requirements

ARRT (M) license - required
CRT (R) (M) Mammography license - required
BLS/CPR certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross - required
At least 1 year of experience in Breast Imaging - required
Ability to identify and recognize contraindications for exams. (Radiology Only)
Ability to prioritize work, handling multiple tasks to completion, within the time allotted
Ability to respond efficiently to expressed needs of referring services, physicians and patients
Excellent interpersonal skills effectively and diplomatically with patients, visitors, hospital staff, physicians, and other
Knowledge of medical terminology, with ability to distinguish between- types of procedures within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of DEXA experience - preferred
Breast Ultrasound experience - preferred
Associate's Degree or Higher - preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts diagnostic breast imaging procedures utilizing various mammography equipment.
Patient education
Equipment setup
Adherence to quality assurance procedures
Ensuring patient comfort and confidentiality
Review radiology requests
Coordinate exams with other services
Maintain accurate records while adhering to departmental protocols and hospital policies.
Participate in equipment maintenance, supply management
Uphold professionalism and customer service standards across UCLA Health Breast Imaging Centers.